FlySat.com to Shut Down After 23 Years of Satellite Updates
FlySat.com, a well-known website for tracking satellite frequencies and TV channel data, will officially stop updating on March 18, 2026. The announcement marks the end of a 23-year journey for one of the most trusted resources in the satellite broadcasting community.
The decision was shared by the site’s owner in early January 2026 through a message posted on FlySat’s homepage.
A Long-Running Resource for Satellite Users
Founded on March 18, 2003, FlySat.com became a key reference for satellite TV enthusiasts, technicians, and broadcasters around the world. The site provided daily updates on digital satellite frequencies, channel listings, satellite positions, and launch schedules.
Over the years, FlySat built a loyal user base across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and beyond. Its simple, data-focused design made it especially useful for users configuring satellite receivers or tracking changes in broadcasting signals.
Based in Istanbul, Turkey, FlySat operated quietly within the broadcasting sector, focusing on accuracy and consistency rather than commercial expansion.
Why FlySat Is Closing
According to the owner, the decision to stop updates was not sudden. In a heartfelt statement, the site’s creator explained that the choice had been considered for a long time.
The message emphasized that the closure is not due to exhaustion, financial trouble, or external pressure. Instead, it was described as a personal and respectful decision to step away after more than two decades of continuous work.
Updates will continue normally until March 18, 2026—the same date the site was launched—after which no new content will be added.
What Happens After March 18, 2026
While updates will end, the website is expected to remain online as an archive, allowing users to access historical satellite data and channel information. There has been no indication that FlySat will be sold, transferred, or merged with another platform.
Community discussions suggest the closure is permanent and final.
Impact on the Satellite Community
FlySat’s closure is being widely described as a major loss for satellite trackers and broadcasting professionals. For many users, the site served as a daily reference alongside other well-known platforms such as LyngSat.
Unlike commercial services, FlySat was widely viewed as a passion-driven project, maintained for the benefit of the community rather than profit.
Its shutdown highlights how much the satellite tracking world has depended on independent, long-running platforms built by dedicated individuals.
End of an Era
After 23 years of uninterrupted service, FlySat.com’s farewell marks the end of an era in satellite broadcasting information. While alternatives exist, many users say FlySat’s reliability, simplicity, and consistency will be difficult to replace.
As the owner stated in the final announcement, this is not a dramatic ending—but a quiet and respectful goodbye to a project that served the global satellite community for more than two decades.
